Ellen Galinsky’s Mind in the Making presents some of the most important and groundbreaking research about brain development and how learning builds on the structure and function of the brain. These discoveries about how children learn are molded into seven simple but profound skills that predict success in the twenty first century; (1) focus and self-control; (2) perspective talking; (3) communicating; (4) making connections; (5) critical thinking; (6) taking on challenges; and (7) self-directed, engaged learning.
This introductory session will introduce participants to these seven essential life skills. We’ll learn why they are important to children and adults, how they develop and how we can promote the use of these Life Skills in children.
Agenda
11:30- 12:30
This session will be an in-person networking session and the following have been identified by health coordinators as important topics:
1) We will provide a space for review and deeper discussion around health and nutrition policies and procedures. Paricipants should bring the ones for their program that they'd like to look at and get support on.
2) Bring scenarios or situations that you'd like to discuss and work through: for example:
3) Participants should bring their favorite wellness activities to share with the group. We will weave these in throughout the day. For example a favorite breathing activity, movement moment, favorite song, etc.
4)Additional topics that people had an interest in seeing how other programs are handling.
Mind in the Making continued.........
Ellen Galinsky’s Mind in the Making presents some of the most important and groundbreaking research about brain development and how learning builds on the structure and function of the brain. These discoveries about how children learn are molded into seven simple but profound skills that predict success in the twenty first century; (1) focus and self-control; (2) perspective talking; (3) communicating; (4) making connections; (5) critical thinking; (6) taking on challenges; and (7) self-directed, engaged learning.
1:45-2:45
2:45-3 Break
3-4 Communicating with Skill and Heart
4-5 Opening the floor- sharing and discussion of topics on your mind (A & D)
Individual Professional Development Portal (iPD)- https://eclkc.ohs.acf.hhs.gov/professional-development/individualized-professional-development-ipd-portfolio/individualized-professional-development-ipd-portfolio
Staff Wellness Action Plan- SMARTIE goals- https://eclkc.ohs.acf.hhs.gov/publication/creating-staff-wellness-action-plan-swap
Specific: What does your program want to accomplish?
Measurable: How will you know when you have been successful?
Actionable: Are these tasks concrete and will lead to action steps?
Realistic: Is this objective realistic? Will working toward this objective bring meaningful change?
Time-bound: When will this happen? What are the timeframe and due dates?
Inclusive: How will you include all staff and all voices in processes, activities, and decision-making?
Equitable: How will you ensure each objective is beneficial to everyone in your program?
